Data Analyst Jobs in Ohio — Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati

Data Analyst Jobs in OhioOhio offers one of the best value propositions in the Midwest for data analysts — a genuinely affordable cost of living paired with strong demand from healthcare systems, financial services, retail, and a growing tech startup scene in Columbus. If you want a solid analyst career without the coastal price tag, Ohio delivers.

Salary Range

$72,000 – $95,000/year

Ohio's low cost of living means a $80K salary provides purchasing power equivalent to $100K+ in most coastal cities.

24 jobs found

Data Analyst

GVDsystems — Mason, OH

Investment Professional, Data Analyst

Nationwide — Columbus OH

Manufacturing Data Analyst - ARG Lamination Dept

Fuyao Glass America — Moraine, Ohio, United States

Senior Supply Chain Analytics Analyst

Nestlé — Solon, OH

Business Analyst/Project Manager || Columbus, OH || Hybrid

INFO ORIGIN — Columbus, Ohio, United States

Junior Business Intelligence Engineer

Medpace — OH-Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Network Data Specialist II

Elevance Health — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Sr Financial Analyst

Crane Company — Twinsburg, Ohio, United States

Senior Data Analyst - Distribution and Transportation

STERIS — Ohio, United States

Business Analyst - eGaming

Arrow International — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

What You Need to Know

Ohio's analyst opportunities are distributed across three major metros, each with its own strengths. Columbus is the growth story. Ohio's capital has become a bona fide tech hub, fueled by Ohio State University's talent pipeline, a supportive startup ecosystem, and major employers like JPMorgan Chase (which has a massive Columbus operation), Nationwide Insurance, and Cardinal Health. Columbus has a youthful energy and a tech-forward culture that's attracting both companies and talent. For entry-level and mid-career analysts, Columbus offers the best combination of opportunity and affordability in the state. Cleveland brings healthcare analytics depth that few cities can match. The Cleveland Clinic — consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the world — and University Hospitals create a concentrated healthcare analytics market. Manufacturing analytics (the legacy of Ohio's industrial base) and financial services round out Cleveland's analyst demand. Cincinnati offers strong opportunities in CPG analytics (Procter & Gamble is headquartered there, along with Kroger and Fifth Third Bank), insurance, and healthcare. The city's analyst roles tend to emphasize business intelligence and traditional reporting more than cutting-edge data science, making it a good fit for analysts who prefer established tools and methodologies. The cost of living across all three cities is remarkably low by national standards. An analyst earning $80K in Columbus lives very comfortably. For professionals willing to look beyond the coasts, Ohio's combination of career stability, affordability, and growing opportunity is genuinely compelling.